Amir Johnson

After Paul Millsap chose to re-sign with the Atlanta Hawks, the Orlando Magic have an ever-dwindling number of free-agency options if they’re still intent on upgrading at power forward. Ed Davis agreed to a deal with the Portland Trail Blazers today. Greg Monroe has committed to joining the Milwaukee Bucks. And David West is saying he wants to join a contender. Kevin Love and Amir Johnson also are off the board. So what’s next for the Magic? It’s possible they won’t sign a power forward at free agency now that their top choice, Millsap, has made his decision. “We’ll continue to look at the free agents that are available,” Magic general...

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